Over the years I’ve developed recipes specifically for the “frazzled mom” era that I’m in. I want you to have lightning fast, nourishing meals in your back pocket that your kids will actually eat. This Ginger Chicken Salad uses rotisserie chicken and pre-shredded vegetables as a smart shortcut!
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One of my favorite types of recipes to create are ones that are nutritious, also tasty. (Yes, it’s possible.) This farro salad is precisely that — totally delicious AND nourishing! It might seem like there’s a lot going on here, but this salad can go from zero to in your face in under 30 minutes.
Burrito bowls are a family favorite around here! My goal with this recipe? The best tasting burrito bowl with the least amount of effort. I paired this recipe down to the basics, using a few ingredients in a smart way to get these tasty burrito bowls on the table in about 45 minutes!
After years of honing great recipes I’ve learned how to make traditionally complicated dishes more accessible to home cooks and still capture the flavors that you love! My version of Chicken Pho isn’t an all-day project and could be easily whipped up on a weeknight!
This is an EASY crock pot white chicken chili that you toss into your crock pot and walk away from! And there’s a little trick I use to make it creamy AND dairy free. Everyone will love this chili!
This Cold Thai Peanut Noodle bowl is so full of flavor! Tender rice noodles are mixed with fresh shredded vegetables, tossed with an easy peanut sauce and topped with marinated steak. Perfect for hot weather!
These grilled chicken tacos with pineapple knocked our socks off. SERIOUSLY. Smoky grilled pineapple and some smoked gouda cheese take these tacos up to a whole other level. Hands down the best chicken tacos we’ve ever eaten!
Restaurant quality Thai Coconut Soup in under 30 minutes? Yes! Use quick cooking shrimp and a few easy-to-find ingredients to make this Tom Kha inspired soup on a busy weeknight!
It’s easy make a big batch of these little vegetarian black bean tacos in the oven for a party appetizer or quick weeknight dinner! They’re packed with flavor and drizzled with creamy chipotle sauce for little elote flavor.
Smoky grilled shrimp pairs up with sweet pineapple salsa in these delicious grilled shrimp tacos! They’re done in under 30 minutes, too.
This deliciously easy ramen noodle bowl is gluten-free and is packed with loads of shredded vegetables, rice noodles, tender shrimp, and a ginger-soy sauce.
This versatile summer salad is a mixture of grilled and fresh vegetables, easy rotisserie chicken, and a light garlic-lemon vinaigrette! Swap out any veggies for ones you prefer. It’s a great way to use up some fresh garden veggies!
This fresh Cucumber Tomato Salad is great wtih or without feta and kalamata olives! It pairs with just about any Mediterranean-inspired meal. Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad I’m sure there are a lot of variations of this cucumber tomato salad recipe on the Internet. I mean, a salad that’s easy to throw together with simple ingredients …
This paleo sweet potato hash is easy to make and flavored with spicy turkey chorizo! This is one of my favorite breakfast recipes and also doubles as a tasty taco or burrito filling! It also makes a great meal prep recipe and warms up beautifully for a healthy meal the next day or a make …
If you love Chipotle’s Barbacoa, then you’ll love this copycat recipe! Slow cooked until the beef is falling apart and deeply flavorful, this recipe is perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, and so much more. Instructions for both the Slow Cooker and Instant Pot are in the recipe notes below.
These Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a twist on the famous PF Chang’s lettuce wraps. Use the filling in a lettuce wrap or a rice bowl — it’s great either way!
Some of my favorite recipes are quick, easy, and little different from the norm. As a seasoned recipe developer, I also like to make exotic flavors more approachable for home cooks, and this Lentil Curry recipe hits all of those marks. Plus, it’s cozy and makes great leftovers. Curry Lentils are a game changer! I’ll …
One of my goals as a 16-year recipe creator is to find new ways to make traditional things. This cabbage slaw is a good example of that. It may look familiar with its creamy white dressing, but you aren’t looking at another mayo-dressed coleslaw. So what’s the creamy component? Greek yogurt buzzed up with some …
Have you ever had cilantro pesto? It’s a cilantro-packed version of traditional basil pesto with a few twists. Honestly, I like it better than basil pesto. It’s tied with Dill Pesto for me — try that one out, too! If you’ve ever had chimichurri, it’s similar. Chimichurri is traditionally made with parsley, but I like …
After I posted The Best Chicken Fajitas (they really are), I tried that same marinade with some steak fajitas. You know what? It wasn’t as good with steak. Beef has a stronger flavor and needed a deeper, smokier sort of flavor. So, I got to work and created the best steak fajitas I’ve ever made! …
I’m obsessed with salmon. Over the last decade I’ve developed dozens of salmon recipes that are easy and delicious and take the mystery out of prepping fish successfully! This Sweet Chipotle Salmon is one of my favorites and I’ll show you how to make it super tasty the very first time — because salmon isn’t …
Cooking dry beans used to be a laborious project, but with this Instant Pot black beans recipe you can have them done so quickly! And no simmering pots to watch on the stove! If you’re looking for a Mexican inspired black beans recipe, you MUST try this one. It’s richly flavored with chipotles, oranges, and …
Why you will love this Cilantro Lime Rice Instant Pot recipe Bland, unflavorful rice is such a bummer. Thankfully I fine-tuned this Cilantro Rice recipe for maximum flavor output. (Scroll down to see my secrets for making this rice extra flavorful! Hint: there’s butter involved.) Plus, making it an Instant Pot saves you from having …
As a recipe creator I’m known for creating dishes that are easy to make and delicious EVERY time you make them. Steak can be finicky — hard to season and cook just right. I want you to have success when you splurge on pricey cuts of meat which is why these Greek Steak Kabobs are …
One thing that makes me good at what I do is being willing to take risks. I saw grilled salad on a menu in a restaurant once and thought that might have been a misprint. (Of COURSE I ordered it.) Turns out it’s actually delicious! I’ll show you how to make this unique grilled caesar salad and …